§ 6-149. Required; exemption.

(a)

Every owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit within the city is required to apply for and obtain an annual landlord permit from the city manager or his/her designee prior to leasing, subleasing, renting or otherwise allowing the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy of such unit to another natural person or other natural persons, whether or not for consideration. In the case of multiple owners of any such dwelling or dwelling unit, it shall be sufficient for any one of the owners to have obtained a permit on the dwelling or unit. The application shall be in writing and on a form provided by the city.

(b)

It is hereby deemed unlawful for any person to lease, sublease, rent or allow the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy, whether or not for consideration, without first obtaining the required landlord permit.

(c)

No structure, single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, three-family dwelling, four-family dwelling, multiple-family dwelling, roominghouse or other dwelling or dwelling unit shall be used for the purpose of tenancy or leasing, subleasing, or rental without first obtaining a landlord permit therefore from the city as may be required herein.

(d)

This division shall not apply to dwelling units owned by governmental entities, which units are subject to mandatory annual inspections pursuant to state or federal law and regulations to ensure that they are safe, sanitary and in good repair, provided that a copy of the annual inspection report be provided to the city within 30 days of such inspection. Such dwelling units shall be subject to compliance with all of the city's codes and ordinances.

(e)

Prior to leasing, subleasing, renting or otherwise allowing the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy of such unit to another natural person or other natural persons, whether or not for consideration, the property owner shall conduct a comprehensive national criminal background check on all tenants. Copies of said background check(s) shall be provided to the city manager, or his or her designee, within 30 days of leasing said premises.

(f)

All tenant lease agreements for the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of tenancy of such unit to another natural person or other natural persons, shall contain a provision that requires the premises to remain drug-free and free of criminal activity.

(Ord. No. 2005-14-52, § 4, 3-9-2005; Ord. No. 2005-39-77, 11-9-2005; Ord. No. 2013-21-309, § 2, 9-25-2013)